Ballast Collection (page 2)

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Railway entrance to Kaisarihind Bridge, 1917
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/128 1917 Postcard

Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), French balloonist and photographer known by the pseudonym Nadar. Here, he is shown standing in the basket of a balloon holding binoculars

Glider Pilot Patrick Puskeiler (Germany), Dropping Water Ballast, FAI World Sailplane Grand Prix, Santiago, Chile, South America

Zeppelin Design
The pages of a ballast book, showing the design for a Zeppelin L32. Date: 1916

Track laying - using a bulldozer
A Caterpillar bulldozer being operated during track laying by the Wimpey construction company. Nightime engineering works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Laying railway tracks at night
A very atmospheric shot of a steam engine and cranes aiding the laying of a new set of railway tracks. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Railway Line Construction - laying ballast
Ballast is fed down a long conveyor belt into the laying machine, which moves slowly along the railway line under construction under the watchful eye of an engineer. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Ballast: A Journey Through Time and Space" Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, Scotland: Discover the picturesque beauty of Titchfield Road as it winds its way along the historic Ballast Bank in Troon, Scotland. The walking way in the keel of the R34: Step into history and explore the fascinating walking way within the keel of the legendary R34 airship. Modern tragedies, a spherical balloon that crashes from a height of 250 meters, in France, crushing five aeronauts (colour litho): Reflect on the risks taken by early aviators as you witness this tragic scene captured in a vivid color lithograph. USA, Georgia, Savannah. Old railroad tracks along ballast stones at River Street: Take a stroll down memory lane along River Street in Savannah where old railroad tracks are adorned with ballast stones that tell tales of transportation history. Working Drawings of the Life-Boat of the National Life-Boat Institution (engraving): Dive into intricate engravings showcasing detailed working drawings of lifeboats used by the esteemed National Life-Boat Institution. 1913 New Year's card featuring boy ascending a balloon with lots of money as ballast (b/w photo): Marvel at this vintage black-and-white photograph capturing an imaginative New Year's card where a young boy ascends to new heights using money as his unique form of ballast. Critical position of ship Investigator partaking in Ross Arctic expedition: Join explorers on their daring Arctic expedition aboard ship Investigator and witness firsthand their critical positioning amidst treacherous icy waters. Illustration Roman Polyreme plate 26 class 5 from Part I 'Aerostatics' Very modern originality: Immerse yourself in ancient naval history through an exquisite illustration depicting a Roman Polyreme, showcasing the very modern originality of their naval engineering.